Maple, Royal Crown Amur

Acer ginnala ‘JefUM’

Priced by size: $28.99-$119.99

Size (HxW): 15-20’ x 15-20’

Growth Habit: Broad, rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Selected at UofM to handle high pH clay soils

Dark green, lobed foliage turns deep purple, then bright red in fall

Abundant bright red seed pods develop in August, turn beige in September, hold through winter & drop in spring

Summer & fall interest; great for a feature tree in a yard

Medium Growth Rate (12-14”/yr)

Helicopter seeds have a low germination rate in spring due to cold winter temperatures

Naturally grows as a multi-stem tree; can be trimmed to treeform when young or planted as a hedge

Hardiest of the red maples

Can be tapped for syrup

Life expectancy: 40-50 years

Hedge spacing: minimum 3’ apart

Row spacing: minimum 8-10’ apart

Plant Care:

● Prune in spring after foliage emerges to prevent sap bleeding ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Tolerates clay & sandy soils ● Improved resistance to chlorosis; if the leaves are yellow with green veins in summer, apply sulphur into the ground along the dripline

Description

Size (HxW): 15-20’ x 15-20’

Growth Habit: Broad, rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Selected at UofM to handle high pH clay soils
Dark green, lobed foliage turns deep purple, then bright red in fall
Abundant bright red seed pods develop in August, turn beige in September, hold through winter & drop in spring
Summer & fall interest; great for a feature tree in a yard
Medium Growth Rate (12-14”/yr)
Helicopter seeds have a low germination rate in spring due to cold winter temperatures
Naturally grows as a multi-stem tree; can be trimmed to treeform when young or planted as a hedge
Hardiest of the red maples
Can be tapped for syrup
Life expectancy: 40-50 years
Hedge spacing: minimum 3’ apart
Row spacing: minimum 8-10’ apart